Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE795625
This is a permanent full-time position commencing May, 2023
The Role and our Branch
The Strategy and Policy Division is seeking a Consultant Support Officer to join a highly motivated and vibrant team providing regulatory services to Independent and Catholic non-government schools in Western Australia.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
We are seeking an individual who is an enthusiastic self-starter, eager to learn and able to take on challenges in a customer focussed regulatory environment. Further professional development and mentoring in regulatory practice, if required, will be available to those seeking to transition to this rewarding career opportunity. As you will be working within a team environment and liaising with schools and key stakeholders strong interpersonal and communication skills are important attributes.
This role will also require you to assist with the research and analysing of emerging issues, trends, policy changes and technology as they relate to the Western Australian education sector and you will be encouraged to contribute to the development of quality systems and processes.
Who are we
For more information on the Non-Government School Regulation Directorate visit our website here.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated skills in managing multiple priorities simultaneously and in accordance with legislation and policy in an organisational performance and/or compliance environment.
- Demonstrated relevant interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to consult, collaborate and liaise effectively with senior managers, schools, officers from other agencies and members of the public.
- Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to prepare preliminary reports, correspondence, minutes and briefing notes and clearly explain information and issues.
- Demonstrated skills in research, planning and analysis and the ability to contribute to the development of quality systems and processes.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Gavin Agacy, Director Non-Government School Regulation, by telephoning (08) 9441 1914 or emailing gavin.agacy@education.wa.edu.au .
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 23 March 2023.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
